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bauble

[ baw-buhl ]

noun

  1. a showy, usually cheap, ornament; trinket; gewgaw.
  2. a jester's scepter.


bauble

/ ˈ²úɔ˲úÉ™±ô /

noun

  1. a showy toy or trinket of little value; trifle
  2. a small, usually spherical ornament made of coloured or decorated material which is hung from the branches of a Christmas tree Usual US nameChristmas ornament
  3. (formerly) a mock staff of office carried by a court jester
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bauble1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English babel, babulle, from Old French babel, baubel, derivatives of an expressive base with varying vocalisms; compare Old French baubelet “little trinketâ€; bibelot
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of bauble1

C14: from Old French baubel plaything, of obscure origin
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"The American dream is not contingent on cheap baubles from China."

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Children were given the job of finding Father Christmas' stolen hat as they worked their way through themed rooms with tasks such as painting baubles, fixing toys and sorting letters from naughty and nice lists.

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The image shows ten balls of stars of different colours, appearing like Christmas tree baubles hanging in the cosmos.

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Even so, this direct-to-streaming bauble benefits from two leads whose charm effortlessly outshines the material.

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But if “The Instigators†isn’t peddling originality, the least it could do is justify its own existence by delivering a delightful bauble that reaffirms our affection for these stars and this milieu.

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